Meaningful Movements

Psychotherapy to get you moving again

Whatever path you are on, my goal is to support you in developing a higher quality of life by paying attention to mental health. Most people I work with are trying to improve their relationships at work, at home, or even with themselves. As humans, we can get stuck in relational patterns that are stressful or depleting. Therapy is a change process that can refocus you on what you care about, and clarify your next move. 

I welcome individuals seeking support moving through significant life changes, managing emotions, living with anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, or just engaging in effective communications. I also work with couples on improving their relationship- for example with non violent communication (NVC) structures, and exploring new ways of relating to solve problems that are solvable and accept those that are not.

Together we will work on conscious and unconscious movements drawing on a number of proven methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Theory, Acceptance Commitment Theory (ACT), Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy,  Non Violent Communication (NVC), Systemic Constellations, or Neuro Linguistic Programming depending on what make sense in your situation.

 Contact me to start the move you want to make: (925) 272-8064 ellen@meaningfulmovements.com

Hello. I am Ellen with 60+ years of life experience. I know about change- having transitioned through 3 careers including process engineering, organization development, and now therapy.  My Husband of 40 years and I raised 3 children and now have 7 grandchildren. I have great respect for what it takes to build and maintain relationships throughout the changes that come with real life, and look forward to facilitating change that matters to you.